Part A - WARM UP GAMES – PROFORMA – PDHPE (students are to use one part A proforma for each of the 4 games, one page for each one)
Name of the Game BABY BLOB TAG
Stage EARLY STAGE ONE
Explanation One player is selected as “Baby Blob” and everyone else is free. “Baby Blob” runs around within a designated area to tag a player. When tagged they link elbows to become a bigger “Baby Blob”. The Blob continues to grow tagging more and more players until only one is left free. The free player then calls “Baby Blob” and everyone is free to break apart and the game starts again, with the free player becoming the new “Baby Blob”.
Why is this game important for this stage?
Playing the game promotes safety, fair play, co-operation and formations (Games and Sport – Playing the Game).
It promotes awareness of external body parts and senses (Growth and Development – The Body).
The components of being physically active and passive are demonstrated (Active Lifestyle – Components of an Active Lifestyle).
What are the PDHPE skills involved in this game? How? COES1.1 – Expresses feelings, needs and wants in appropriate ways The child responses to simple instructions and rules. DMES1.2 – Identifies some options available when making simple decisions Chooses between safe and unsafe situations INES1.3 – Relates well to others in work and play situations The child learns to share the playing space and observes the rules of the game. MOES1.4 – Demonstrates a general awareness of how basic movement skills apply in play and other introductory movement experiences The child can demonstrate their ability to walk or run at different speeds and tempos. PSE1.5 – Seeks help as needed when faced with simple problems Accepts being told “no” when appropriate.
Equipment and Teaching cues Equipment
Cones to indicate playing area
Teaching Cues
Keep moving and watch out for “Baby Blob”
Don’t break the link – keep your elbows locked together
One player is selected as “Baby Blob” and everyone else is free. “Baby Blob” runs around within a designated area to tag a player. When tagged they link elbows to become a bigger “Baby Blob”. The Blob continues to grow tagging more and more players until only one is left free. The free player then calls “Baby Blob” and everyone is free to break apart and the game starts again, with the free player becoming the new “Baby Blob”.
COES1.1 – Expresses feelings, needs and wants in appropriate ways
The child responses to simple instructions and rules.
DMES1.2 – Identifies some options available when making simple decisions
Chooses between safe and unsafe situations
INES1.3 – Relates well to others in work and play situations
The child learns to share the playing space and observes the rules of the game.
MOES1.4 – Demonstrates a general awareness of how basic movement skills apply in play and other introductory movement experiences
The child can demonstrate their ability to walk or run at different speeds and tempos.
PSE1.5 – Seeks help as needed when faced with simple problems
Accepts being told “no” when appropriate.
Equipment
- Cones to indicate playing area
Teaching Cues